Brazil Indigenous Leader, Fighter For Rainforest Dies Of COVID-19

Paulino Pia Can, a renowned indigenous leader and defender of the rainforest, was the chief of the Kayapo people. He gained international attention in the 1980s for leading a campaign against the construction of the Belo Monte Dam. Despite the dam's completion in 2016, Pia Can remained a prominent voice for rainforest protection, fighting against illegal mining, logging, and land clearing. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected indigenous regions, including the Kayapo. In 2012, Pia Can reflected on his legacy, emphasizing his role as a warrior for his forest. He passed away at 66.

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